The End of Evidence-Based Medicine

The MDM

RFK Jr represents an existential crisis for evidence-based medicine if he is installed as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Link to your Senator's contact information
Script for calling your senators:
Introduction:
"Hi, my name is [ ], and I’m a [pediatric Emergency physician in Lexington KY]. I’m calling to talk about the potential appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services."

State Your Position Clearly:

"As a [pediatrician in Kentucky], I am alarmed by RFK Jr.’s well-documented history of spreading misinformation about vaccines, public health, and science-based medicine. His views are not just controversial or don’t align with my political opinions—they are actually dangerous and threaten the health and safety of the people of [Kentucky]."

Provide Specific Concerns:

"For example:

• His vaccine skepticism undermines decades of public health progress.
• He has promised to dismantle critical programs within the CDC and NIH and wants to stop cancer and Alzheimer drug development
• He blames school shootings on antidepressants.
• He denies that AIDS comes from the HIV virus
• He wants to pull Fluoride out of the drinking water.

Personal Connection:

"I see the consequences of misinformation every day in my work. Parents hesitant to vaccinate their children and patients suffering because they were misled about treatments. We’ve seen more cases of pertussis this year than the last 7 to 10 years combined, and that’s just going to get worse. Allowing RFK Jr. to lead HHS would mean the fundamental dismantling of the healthcare system from within."

Request Action:

"I’m urging Senator [Paul] to oppose RFK Jr.’s nomination and to advocate for a leader who is committed to evidence-based medicine. This is not about politics—it’s about protecting lives and the integrity of our healthcare system."

Closing:

"Thank you for taking the time to listen to my concerns. I hope the senator will stand with healthcare professionals like me in opposing this dangerous nomination. Please feel free to contact me if you’d like to discuss this further—I’m happy to provide more perspective as someone who works in the field."

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Host: Tama Thé | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Producer: Melissa Puffenbarger | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Communications Director: Katrianna Urrea | MD Candidate